This is a very late entry. I am busy with wedding photography this few months and pending this year Chinese new year celebration update. This year, 2011, I’m shooting at the same, Thean Hou Temple, here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. But it differ this time because I came at the actual 1st day of the new year. Stay few hours there, tried to shoot on different angle and approach this year. I think I did not do that well this year. But anyways, here is what i shot during the day.

This is very late entry for my Thaipusam’s documentation for the year 2011. This year I already planned to go out early and document the event before the sun rises, but unfortunately, I did not manage to get off bed as early as planned. So, there goes my plan. Hehe. Then I decided to shoot this year Thaipusam with a little bit of light play. So, here my few takes for this year Thaipusam, shoot in Batu Caves. Enjoy!

17th of July 2010, at Panasonic Sports Complex, Bon Odori that were celebrated annually here marked its 34th year. This year is my 1st time experiencing & documenting Bon Odori since years I miss to attend the event. Reached the stadium at about 8.30pm and the place already packed with people. Bila ada dekat situ, rasa macam dah sampai Jepun pun ada, sebab ramai yang pakai pakaian tradisional Jepun, Yukata. In Malaysia, the events were celebrated in terms of dancing. People that came to the event gathered around the main stage to dance to a list of songs with different steps.

The second edition of Kuala Lumpur Design Week (KLDW) were held from 1st to 16th May of 2010. There’s a few additional new venues for this year as well as additional exhibitions this year. But unfortunately, i only manage to squeeze my time to visit Capsquare only although i’ve been craving to visit exhibition in National Art Gallery and Gallery Petronas.

Although i didn’t make it to others venue, i believe this year KLDW was a good eye opener for local designer and future designer. Till next year!

Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta marked it’s 2nd year in 2010. A group of big, hot and colorful balloons had landed on Putrajaya’s ground. Malaysian who missed the 1st event last year, gathered at Monument Alaf Baru to witness this annual event. At early morning, the parking space a near to be filled up, and the take off area are filled with photographers yang mengambil peluang untuk merakam belon udara berwarna-warni. Termasuk juga saya. hehe.

Had a chance shooting for this year Chinese New Year preparation at Thean Hou Temple last few weeks. Since it was a few days before Chinese New Year celebration, the temple are pack with people who came to visit and pray. The spirit of the tiger is in the air. =) I did spend about 2 hours there and challenged myself to get a different angle from last year punya outing. Hehe. I still didn’t manage to get the shoot that i wanted but i guess i have more satisfied photos this year. Nice! Roar!

By the way, i guess it not that late to wish Happy Chinese New Year! More prosperity and happiness this year! Till next year. Roar!

Thaipusam were celebrate each year by Tamil community here in Malaysia. It was celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil calendar (January/February).

Here in Kuala Lumpur, the event were celebrate in Batu Caves. According to statistic, Batu Caves often attracts over one million devotees and ten thousands of tourist. As in 2008, Thaipusam was declared as a public holiday and i believe the number of devotees are increasing each year including this year. Awal2 pagi pun dah ramai.

This is my third visit to Batu Caves for Thaipusam. I did skip on 2008 and 2009 because of work. There is a new route for devotees this year sbb ade flyover baru. I guess this was their new experince before they climb hundres of steps to reach the caves.

Since my last session with a bunch of mangosteen, it’s now ‘rambutan’ turn to be my models. They red and sexy. and hairy too. =p
It was just a quick session near the window. Lighting mmg best hari tu, weather is good. Nothings can beat the natural light.

Oct 3, Saturday, as early as 8am, Klang Valley’s crowd flocks to Subang Air Base to witness the USAF Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds. For the Thunderbirds, this was their 3rd stop on their Far East Tour.

Although, it was raining cats and dogs, the crowd stood at their best spot to be able to see the precision, skill, discipline and formations from the Thunderbirds. The show last about an hour with an amazing performance. Such an inspirational day!